A Global Insurer is looking to hire a Senior Middle Market Underwriter to join their team in San Francisco.
This individual must have strong retail and broker relationships in San Francisco and have at least 3 years experince managing mid markert policies and renewals.
This is a Hybrid role with 1-2 days a week in the office. Howerver they can consider full remote depending on distance to the office.
The Role
- Manage underwriting for new and renewal business to achieve regional and global Line of Business (LoB) targets.
- Oversee large accounts, handling negotiations on participation, pricing, and terms and conditions.
- Manage broker portfolios to optimize profitability and drive business growth.
- Act as a technical specialist for at least one sub-LoB, industry, or product line such as General Liability, Umbrella, Commercial Auto, Commercial Property, or Workers Compensation.
- Underwrite and assess natural catastrophe accumulation and model interpretations as applicable.
- Underwrite international insurance programs for relevant LoBs.
- Ensure compliance with LoB governance frameworks, including underwriting authorities, global standards, and guidelines.
- Arrange and bind facultative reinsurance prior to policy inception.
- Maintain accurate and complete records for each transaction and risk handled.
- Build and sustain strong relationships with brokers, clients, and other stakeholders to support business acquisition and retention.
- Manage and resolve complex underwriting referrals, re-underwriting as needed.
Required skills
- 3-12 years experience of Commercial Property & Casualty underwriting experience, preferably in Middle Market.
- Established relationships with brokers and thorough knowledge of the regional/local market landscape.
- Strong understanding of legal, regulatory, and competitive frameworks.
- Undergraduate degree in Economics, Finance, Insurance Management, or Business Administration (preferred).
- Completion of professional insurance qualifications (e.g., CPCU) is advantageous.